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U.S. War Game Predicts Chaos in Venezuela Post-Maduro

11/23/2025

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U.S. officials conducted a war game predicting chaos among Venezuelan forces if President Nicolás Maduro is ousted.
U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled Maduro an enemy and positioned military assets near Venezuela.
Trump remains open to dialogue but has not ruled out a ground invasion to counter drug trafficking.
Since September, the U.S. military has conducted 21 strikes near Venezuela, claiming 83 drug-smuggling deaths.

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U.S. officials conducted a war game predicting chaos among Venezuelan forces if President Nicolás Maduro is ousted.
U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled Maduro an enemy and positioned military assets near Venezuela.
Trump remains open to dialogue but has not ruled out a ground invasion to counter drug trafficking.
Since September, the U.S. military has conducted 21 strikes near Venezuela, claiming 83 drug-smuggling deaths.